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Candidates › AR-04 race › 2025–2026
James Russell
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, AR-04
Has not served in Congress
- On the ballot
- On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · Arkansas US House 4
- Where to vote
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- Top priorities
- Putting People First
- Economic Fairness
- Fighting Corruption
- Better Healthcare and Prescription Coverage
- Education and Job Training
- Money
- $21.6K raised, $17.7K spent, $4.5K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 62% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 78% from Arkansas
- Backed by
- AR AFL-CIO · The American People’s Compact (APC). As the campaign lists them
8 priorities from russellforar.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
- Politics today are messed up. Some politicians only care about fame, money, and power. But that’s not what the job is about.
- Leaders should listen to the people, not hide from them. They should go to town halls, not just big money events.
- A good leader stands up for the people, follows the Constitution, and works with others to make life better for everyone—not just the rich or powerful.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · russellforar.com/on-the-issues
- Big companies are making record profits, but workers' pay hasn’t kept up. That’s not right.
- The cost of living keeps going up—housing, groceries, and everything else. But the minimum wage hasn’t gone up to match.
- We need fair laws that raise wages, make sure everyone gets equal pay for equal work, and treat all workers fairly.
- This will help working families now and build a stronger, more fair economy for the future.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · russellforar.com/on-the-issues
- For years, the rich and powerful have taken more and more, while the rest of us struggle. That’s not fair, and it needs to change.
- We need to give power back to regular people—not let billionaires and big corporations run everything.
- That means making taxes fairer. Working people should pay less, and the rich should pay their fair share. We also need to close tax loopholes and stop the games the super-rich use to avoid paying taxes.
- They made their money off our work. It’s only right they help pay to fix the problems we all face.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · russellforar.com/on-the-issues
- Americans pay way more for healthcare than people in other countries—but we get worse results.
- Most people get insurance through their jobs, but it’s often expensive, confusing, and doesn’t cover enough.
- We can fix this by expanding Medicare and moving toward healthcare for everyone. That means lower costs, better care, and fewer people falling through the cracks.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · russellforar.com/on-the-issues
- Learning is key to keeping our country free and strong.
- The world is changing fast. People need good information—and the skills to tell facts from lies.
- We need to make sure everyone can get a good, free education. That includes college or job training, so people can get good jobs and help lead the future.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · russellforar.com/on-the-issues
- America was built on the idea of fairness and justice for all. It’s time we make that real.
- We need strong laws that treat everyone equally—no matter their gender, income, or background.
- That means fair pay, equal rights, bodily autonomy, and protecting people from hate, while still respecting free speech.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · russellforar.com/on-the-issues
- Housing in America has become too expensive. Many young people can’t afford to buy a home, and homelessness keeps growing.
- We need to stop big companies from buying up homes and raising rent too high.
- We should also count rent payments when people apply for a mortgage, so more folks can buy a home.
- And by adding a small tax on the super-rich—the top 0.1%—we can help end homelessness for good.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · russellforar.com/on-the-issues
- Arkansas is known as The Natural State because of its rich natural beauty.
- We should lead the country in protecting the environment and growing ecotourism.
- To achieve this, we must protect our natural resources from toxic industrial runoff and harmful chemical use.
- We need to invest in a clean energy future that uses multiple sources to stay safe and strong.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · russellforar.com/on-the-issues